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Tobacco
An anti-smoking vaccine has been shown to treat nicotine addiction in mice, according to a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Dr Prerna Sharma, Clinical Lead,...
Tobacco
People who manage to kick the habit of smoking gain an average of 4 to 5kgs (9 to 11lbs) within a year of quitting, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.
Dr Prerna...
Heart and circulation
Published by Bupa's Health Information Team, April 2011.
This factsheet is for people who have arrhythmia, or who would like information about it.
Arrhythmia is a disturbance of the...
Cancer
Published by Bupa's Health Information Team, June 2011.
This factsheet is for women who would like information about being breast aware.
Breast awareness means knowing how your...
Diabetes
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers (sometimes called ARBs or A2RBs) are medicines that lower blood pressure. They are used to treat high blood...